End of the road for ‘7de Laan’ after 23-year run

Staff Reporter|Published

Over the years it has also dealt with many social ills, including gender-based violence, drug addiction, kidnapping and human trafficking.

International Khoikhoi Film Festival is here

Nicola Daniels|Published

The International Khoikhoi Film Festival takes place at ...

'Bridgerton 3' signs three new cast members as cameras start rolling

IANS|Published

The third season of historical-romance series 'Bridgerton' has added three new cast members as production on the next instalment of the Netflix period drama gets ...

Echoing the struggles of the youth: Nyanga filmmaker hits big time

Siphokazi Vuso|Published

His latest short film Inkaba echoes the struggles of young people living in townships amidst violence and gangsterism.

Council wants ‘poorly researched’ UK film ‘Lady of Heaven’ banned in SA

Siphokazi Vuso|Published

It has been slammed for its depiction of Islamic prophets and for its ‘poor background research and inflammatory content’.

Watch VideoLocal film provides slice of life for matric learners on the Cape Flats

Staff Reporter|Published

Written and directed by award-winning Riaz Solker, Sodium Day ...

Watch VideoChance for Cape Times subscribers to win Batman movie tickets and a Bootlegger coffee voucher

Partnered Content|Published

Ten lucky people can each win two movie tickets worth R196 and a R200 Bootlegger Coffee voucher.

Two local filmmakers shortlisted for Netflix Africa competition

Staff Reporter|Published

Netflix and Unesco on Wednesday announced the shortlisted candidates, which include Ndiyathemba Modibedi and Gcobisa Yako from South Africa.

Watch VideoPowerful film on Muslim women’s challenges premieres at Durban film festival

Staff Reporter|Published

Award-winning local film-maker and activist Weaam Williams’s most recent work, Two Hues will premiere at the 41st Durban International Film Festival today.

Inspiring a sea change for Africa

Siphokazi Vuso|Published

Netflix’s first original South African documentary My Octopus Teacher hopes to inspire local and international interest in the Great African Sea Forest while creating ...

Clooney's provocative ‘Suburbicon’ as messed up as era it reflects

Ann Hornaday|Published

The result is a film of frequently provocative and queasily effective parts that never comes together as an effective whole.

City man's screenplay 'PreZident' creates a stir in Hollywood

Nicola Daniels|Published

A local film-maker has come one step closer to his Hollywood dreams, after his script ?PreZident? placed second in the horror category of the international 2017 ...

Friend Request review: An indictment of contemporary society

The Washington Post|Published

The mildly creepy thriller Friend Request takes Facebook anxiety and turns it into a supernatural nightmare.

Atomic Blonde review: A cold, cold war thriller

Michael O'Sullivan|Published

This R-rated comic book of a female-centred spy thriller is as chilly and joyless as the ice bath in which we first meet the title character.

Jagga Jasoos review: Totally different take on a Bollywood musical

Mehboob Bawa|Published

From the brilliant director Anurag Basu, who brought audiences the wonderful Barfi, comes a totally different take on a Bollywood musical.

Despicable Me 3: Only good enough, but not worth the lengthy wait

Michael O'Sullivan|Published

Like yet another cold, sugary soft drink, the animated sequel Despicable Me 3 is only satisfying in direct proportion to one?s thirst.

SA documentaries in the global spotlight

Robyn Cohen|Published

The prestigious Visions du Réel in Nyon, Switzerland, documentary festival dedicated its focus to South African film.

Bypass cast rise to challenge in film on illegal organ trafficking

Dominic Adriaanse|Published

The controversial marketing for the thriller included a website, flyers and a call line for the fictional New Day clinic selling organs.

Bossy baby strikes balance between humour, sentiment

Pat Padua|Published

Who needs a movie about a tyrannical infant – or an infantile tyrant – anyway? You might be surprised to learn that you do.